What is Plasma Laser?

I am excited to see this topic available. This continues to be one of my favorite resurfacing techniques as the technology mimics the tunable lasers that allow for a depth of ablation of tissue. The most unique concept to this technology is the orientation of the ablative force. Traditional lasers ablate perpendicular to the skin surface much like a sewing machine needle would pass sequentially along a surface. Plasma is unique in the the plane of cleavage... more

Portrait skin resurfacing alters structures below the surface creating unique conditions for continuing regeneration and improvements in wrinkles, tone, texture and discoloration.  The innovative Portrait technology transfers nitrogen plasma energy to the architecture of the skin using a non-contact technique producing controlled, uniform regeneration of your skin. Results are immediate and long-lasting with clinical studies showing improvements for years after treatment... more

The Rhytec Plasma Skin Regeneration Device (PSR) is a very unique tool for skin resurfacing. It allows for wonderful results which are less impressive than that of a CO2 laser, but offer much less downtime and much less risk. As previously noted, it is not a laser, but uses excited Nitrogen gas (plasma) to effect a zone of ablation and a zone of thermal modulation on the skin. The old layer of skin stays on, acting as a comforting biologic layer while the new layer of skin grows... more

Lasers utilize visible light for energy, but one and only one wavelength out of the many different wavelengths in the visible light spectrum. Plasma is a thermal energy resulting from passing radiofrequency energy, not visible light, through nitrogen gas. The plasma that is created is absorbed through the surface of the skin and heats the collagen below in the dermis. The skin peels away starting two days after the resurfacing, but not before the skin has had a chance to heal. This makes it... more

Plasma or Portrait PSR is a resurfacing device. It is not actually a laser, but uses plasma energy to resurface and rejuvenate the skin. Healing times are similar to erbium or light CO2 lasers but faster than the full force CO2 laser. Results are fabulous and long lasting, just like CO2 lasers. The company (Rhytec) filed for bankruptcy during this recent economic crisis and discontinued manufacturing of the treatment tips. Some providers, such as myself, still have some tips in... more